Flood hazard.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 18-28-301.16
in effect18-28-301.16 Flood hazard.
If a structure is located in a flood-hazard zone or a high-hazard zone, its mechanical systems shall be either (1) placed above the base flood elevation; or (2) protected to prevent flood water from entering or accumulating within any equipment, appliances, ducts or plenum space.
(Amend Coun. J. 9-14-21, p. 35949, Art. III, § 1)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2694542Fetched: 10/24/2026
